Smokey Mountain Elementary vs W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 583 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smokey Mountain Elementary
Whittier · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
W Jesse Gurganus Elementary
Havelock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
340 students
| Measure | Smokey Mountain Elementary Whittier, North Carolina | W Jesse Gurganus Elementary Havelock, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1285 of 1,457 | #126 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #47277 of 50,301 | #9967 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 340 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.2% | 46.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 67% |
| city | Whittier | Havelock |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W Jesse Gurganus Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 15.8).
- •W Jesse Gurganus Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 21%).
- •W Jesse Gurganus Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •W Jesse Gurganus Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 96.2%).
- •W Jesse Gurganus Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smokey Mountain Elementary better than W Jesse Gurganus Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), W Jesse Gurganus Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 15.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Smokey Mountain Elementary and W Jesse Gurganus Elementary?
About 583 km in a straight line, between Whittier and Havelock in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smokey Mountain Elementary: 340. W Jesse Gurganus Elementary: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smokey Mountain Elementary and W Jesse Gurganus Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Smokey Mountain Elementary is 1285th of 1,457 and W Jesse Gurganus Elementary is 126th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).